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P473 AWL

1997 Rover 111

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,672 mi
Last recorded39,672 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 AWL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,672 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 39,672 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,748 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,916 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,916 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside suspension low

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,728 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,728 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,774 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 28,774 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,166 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 111?

Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,664
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
31,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,216
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,978
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,738
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,568
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P473 AWL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 45,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 111 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P473 AWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P473 AWL registered?

P473 AWL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P473 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 AWL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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